{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2010-93/annex/appendix-IV",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2010-93/annex/appendix-IV.json",
  "legislation": "eudn/2010/93",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Decision of 18 December 2009 adopting a multiannual Community programme for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector for the period 2011-2013 (notified under document C(2009) 10121) (2010/93/EU)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2010-93",
  "path": "annex/appendix/IV",
  "kind": "appendix",
  "number": "IV",
  "heading": "Fishing activity (metier) by Region",
  "text": "(1)\nBaltic Sea (ICES Subdivisions 22-32)\nThe retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level when possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, shrimps). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix.\nAs defined in Council Regulations (EC) No 88/98 (OJ L 9, 15.1.1998, p. 1) and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 349, 31.12.2005, p. 1).\nIncluding eel in the management units as specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 17).\nLevel 1\nLevel 2\nLevel 3\nLevel 4\nLevel 5\nLevel 6\nLOA classes (m)\nActivity\nGear classes\nGear groups\nGear type\nTarget assemblage\nMesh size and other selective devices\n<10\n10- <12\n12- <18\n18- <24\n24- <40\n40 & +\nFishing activity\nTrawls\nBottom trawls\nBottom otter trawl [OTB]\nCrustaceans\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nMulti-rig otter trawl [OTT]\nCrustaceans\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nBottom pair trawl [PTB]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nPelagic trawls\nMidwater otter trawl [OTM]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nMidwater pair trawl [PTM]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nHooks and Lines\nRods and Lines\nHand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM]\nFinfish\nLonglines\nDrifting longlines [LLD]\nSmall pelagic fish\nAnadromous species\nSet longlines [LLS]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nAnadromous species\nCatadromous species\nTraps\nTraps\nPots and Traps [FPO]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nAnadromous species\nCatadromous species\nFyke nets [FYK]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nAnadromous species\nCatadromous species\nStationary uncovered pound nets [FPN]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nAnadromous species\nCatadromous species\nNets\nNets\nTrammel net [GTR]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nSet gillnet [GNS]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nFreshwater species\nAnadromous species\nCatadromous species\nSeines\nSurrounding nets\nPurse seine [PS]\nSmall pelagic fish\nSeines\nFly shooting seine [SSC]\nDemersal fish\nFreshwater species\nAnchored seine [SDN]\nDemersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nPair seine [SPR]\nDemersal fish\nBeach and boat seine [SB] [SV]\nFinfish\nFishing activity missing information\nFishing activity missing information\nOther activity than fishing\nOther activity than fishing\nInactive\nInactive\nRecreational fisheries\nOnly for these species: Salmon, Cod, Eels, Sharks\nNot applicable\nAll vessel classes (if any) combined\nRemark:\nWhere relevant, pilot studies shall be carried out to establish protocols for the monitoring of inland eel fisheries.\n(2)\nNorth Sea (ICES areas IIIa, IV and VIId) and Eastern Arctic (ICES areas I and II)\nThe retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, cephalopods, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level when possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, Tunas). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix.\nAs defined in Council Regulations (EEC) No 1899/85 (OJ L 179, 11.7.1985, p. 2), (EEC) No 1638/87 (OJ L 153, 13.6.1987, p. 7), (EC) No 850/98 (OJ L 125, 27.4.1998, p. 1), Commission Regulations (EC) No 2056/2001 (OJ L 277, 20.10.2001, p. 13), (EC) No 494/2002 (OJ L 77, 20.3.2002, p. 8) and Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 (OJ L 19, 23.1.2008, p. 1).\nIncluding eel in the management units as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007.\nLevel 1\nLevel 2\nLevel 3\nLevel 4\nLevel 5\nLevel 6\nLOA classes (m)\nActivity\nGear classes\nGear groups\nGear type\nTarget assemblage\nMesh size and other selective devices\n<10\n10- <12\n12- <18\n18- <24\n24- <40\n40 &+\nFishing activity\nDredges\nDredges\nBoat dredge [DRB]\nMolluscs\nMechanised/Suction dredge [HMD]\nMolluscs\nTrawls\nBottom trawls\nBottom otter trawl [OTB]\nMolluscs\nCrustaceans\nDemersal fish\nMixed crustaceans and demersal fish\nMixed cephalopods and demersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nDeep-water species\nMixed pelagic and demersal fish\nMixed demersal and deep water species\nMulti-rig otter trawl [OTT]\nMolluscs\nCrustaceans\nDemersal fish\nDeep-water species\nMixed crustaceans and demersal fish\nMixed pelagic and demersal fish\nBottom pair trawl [PTB]\nDemersal fish\nCrustaceans\nSmall pelagic fish\nBeam trawl [TBB]\nCrustaceans\nDemersal fish\nMixed crustaceans and demersal fish\nPelagic trawls\nMidwater otter trawl [OTM]\nSmall pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nMidwater pair trawl [PTM]\nSmall pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nHooks and Lines\nRods and Lines\nHand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM]\nFinfish\nLonglines\nSet longlines [LLS]\nDemersal fish\nTraps\nTraps\nPots and Traps [FPO]\nMolluscs\nCrustaceans\nFinfish\nFyke nets [FYK]\nCatadromous species\nNets\nNets\nTrammel net [GTR]\nDemersal fish\nSet gillnet [GNS]\nSmall pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nCrustaceans\nDriftnet [GND]\nSmall pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nSeines\nSurrounding nets\nPurse seine [PS]\nSmall pelagic fish\nSeines\nFly shooting seine [SSC]\nDemersal fish\nAnchored seine [SDN]\nDemersal fish\nPair seine [SPR]\nDemersal fish\nBeach and boat seine [SB] [SV]\nFinfish\nOther gear\nOther gear\nGlass eel fishing\nGlass eel\nMisc.\nMisc.\nOther activity than fishing\nOther activity than fishing\nInactive\nInactive\nRecreational fisheries\nOnly for these species: Cod, Eels, Sharks\nNot applicable\nAll vessel classes (if any) combined\nRemark:\nWhere relevant, pilot studies shall be carried out to establish protocols for the monitoring of inland eel fisheries.\n(3)\nNorth Atlantic (ICES areas V-XIV and NAFO areas)\nThe retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, cephalopods, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level when possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, Tunas). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix.\nAs defined in Regulation (EC) No 850/1998, Council Regulation (EC) No 2549/2000 (OJ L 292, 21.11.2000, p. 5), Regulations (EC) No 2056/2001, (EC) No 494/2002, Council Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007 (OJ L 318, 5.12.2007, p. 1) and Regulation (EC) No 40/2008.\nIncluding eel in the management units as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007.\nLevel 1\nLevel 2\nLevel 3\nLevel 4\nLevel 5\nLevel 6\nLOA classes (m)\nActivity\nGear classes\nGear groups\nGear type\nTarget assemblage\nMesh size and other selective devices\n<10\n10- <12\n12- <18\n18- <24\n24- <40\n40 &+\nFishing activity\nDredges\nDredges\nBoat dredge [DRB]\nMolluscs\nMechanised/Suction dredge [HMD]\nMolluscs\nTrawls\nBottom trawls\nBottom otter trawl [OTB]\nMolluscs\nCrustaceans\nDemersal fish\nMixed crustaceans and demersal fish\nMixed cephalopods and demersal fish\nSmall pelagic fish\nDeep-water species\nMixed pelagic and demersal fish\nMixed demersal and deep water species\nMulti-rig otter trawl [OTT]\nMolluscs\nCrustaceans\nDemersal fish\nDeep-water species\nMixed crustaceans and demersal fish\nMixed pelagic and demersal fish\nBottom pair trawl [PTB]\nDemersal fish\nCrustaceans\nSmall pelagic fish\nBeam trawl [TBB]\nCrustaceans\nDemersal fish\nMixed crustaceans and demersal fish\nMixed demersal and cephalopods\nPelagic trawls\nMidwater otter trawl [OTM]\nSmall pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nMidwater pair trawl [PTM]\nSmall pelagic fish\nLarge pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nHooks and Lines\nRods and Lines\nHand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM]\nFinfish\nCephalopods\nTrolling lines [LTL]\nLarge pelagic fish\nLonglines\nDrifting longlines [LLD]\nLarge pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nDeep-water species\nSet longlines [LLS]\nDeep-water species\nDemersal fish\nTraps\nTraps\nPots and Traps [FPO]\nMolluscs\nCrustaceans\nFinfish\nFyke nets [FYK]\nCatadromous species\nDemersal species\nStationary uncovered pound nets [FPN]\nLarge pelagic fish\nNets\nNets\nTrammel net [GTR]\nDemersal fish\nSet gillnet [GNS]\nSmall pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nCrustaceans\nDeep-water species\nDriftnet [GND]\nSmall pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nSeines\nSurrounding nets\nPurse seine [PS]\nSmall pelagic fish\nLarge pelagic fish\nSeines\nFly shooting seine [SSC]\nDemersal fish\nAnchored seine [SDN]\nDemersal fish\nPair seine [SPR]\nDemersal fish\nBeach and boat seine [SB] [SV]\nFinfish\nOther gear\nOther gear\nGlass eel fishing\nGlass eel\nMisc.\nMisc.\nOther activity than fishing\nOther activity than fishing\nInactive\nInactive\nRecreational fisheries\nOnly for these species: Salmon, Seabass, Sharks, Eels (for ICES areas only)\nNot applicable\nAll vessel classes (if any) combined\nRemark:\nWhere relevant, pilot studies shall be carried out to establish protocols for the monitoring of inland eel fisheries.\n(4)\nMediterranean Sea and Black Sea\nThe retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, cephalopods, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level when possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, Tunas). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix.\nAs defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p.11).\nReferring only to red shrimps Aristaeomorpha foliacea and Aristeus antennatus, species not included in the definition of deep sea species given by Council Regulation (EC) No 2347/2002 (OJ L 351, 28.12.2002, p. 6).\nIncluding eel in the management units as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007.\nLevel 1\nLevel 2\nLevel 3\nLevel 4\nLevel 5\nLevel 6\nLOA classes (m)\nActivity\nGear classes\nGear groups\nGear type\nTarget assemblage\nMesh size and other selective devices\n<6\n6- <12\n12- <18\n18- <24\n24- <40\n40 &+\nFishing activity\nDredges\nDredges\nBoat dredge [DRB]\nMolluscs\nTrawls\nBottom trawls\nBottom otter trawl [OTB]\nDemersal species\nDeep water species\nMixed demersal species and deep water species\nMulti-rig otter trawl [OTT]\nDemersal species\nBottom pair trawl [PTB]\nDemersal species\nBeam trawl [TBB]\nDemersal species\nPelagic trawls\nMidwater otter trawl [OTM]\nMixed demersal and pelagic species\nPelagic pair trawl [PTM]\nSmall pelagic fish\nHooks and Lines\nRods and Lines\nHand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM]\nFinfish\nCephalopods\nTrolling lines [LTL]\nLarge pelagic fish\nLonglines\nDrifting longlines [LLD]\nLarge pelagic fish\nSet longlines [LLS]\nDemersal fish\nTraps\nTraps\nPots and Traps [FPO]\nDemersal species\nFyke nets [FYK]\nCatadromous species\nDemersal species\nStationary uncovered pound nets [FPN]\nLarge pelagic fish\nNets\nNets\nTrammel net [GTR]\nDemersal species\nSet gillnet [GNS]\nSmall and large pelagic fish\nDemersal species\nDriftnet [GND]\nSmall pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nSeines\nSurrounding nets\nPurse seine [PS]\nSmall pelagic fish\nLarge pelagic fish\nLampara nets [LA]\nSmall and large pelagic fish\nSeines\nFly shooting seine [SSC]\nDemersal species\nAnchored seine [SDN]\nDemersal species\nPair seine [SPR]\nDemersal species\nBeach and boat seine [SB] [SV]\nDemersal species\nOther gear\nOther gear\nGlass eel fishing\nGlass eel\nMisc.\nMisc.\nOther activity than fishing\nOther activity than fishing\nInactive\nInactive\nRecreational fisheries\nOnly for these species: Bluefin tuna, Eels, Sharks\nNot applicable\nAll vessel classes (if any) combined\nRemark:\nWhere relevant, pilot studies shall be carried out to establish protocols for the monitoring of inland eel fisheries.\n(5)\nOther regions where fisheries are operated by EU vessels and managed by RFMO’s to which the Community is contracting party or observer (e.g. ICCAT, IOTC, CECAF …)\nThe retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, cephalopods, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level where possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, Tunas). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix.\nAs defined in Council Regulations (EC) No 600/2004 (OJ L 97, 1.4.2004, p. 1), (EC) No 830/2004 (OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 31), (EC) No 115/2006 (OJ L 21, 25.1.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 563/2006 (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 33), (EC) No 764/2006 (OJ L 141, 29.5.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 805/2006 (OJ L 151, 6.6.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 1562/2006 (OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 1563/2006 (OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 6), (EC) No 1801/2006 (OJ L 343, 8.12.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 2027/2006 (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 450/2007 (OJ L 109, 26.4.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 753/2007 (OJ L 172, 30.6.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 893/2007 (OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 894/2007 (OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 35), (EC) No 1386/2007 (OJ L 318, 5.12.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 1446/2007 (OJ L 331, 17.12.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 31/2008 (OJ L 15, 18.1.2008, p. 1), (EC) No 241/2008 (OJ L 75, 18.3.2008, p. 49) and (EC) No 242/2008 (OJ L 75, 18.3.2008, p. 51).\nLevel 1\nLevel 2\nLevel 3\nLevel 4\nLevel 5\nLevel 6\nLOA classes (m)\nActivity\nGear classes\nGear groups\nGear type\nTarget assemblage\nMesh size and other selective devices\n<10\n10- <12\n12- <18\n18- <24\n24- <40\n40 &+\nFishing activity\nTrawls\nBottom trawls\nBottom otter trawl [OTB]\nCrustaceans\nDemersal fish\nMixed cephalopods and demersal fish\nMulti-rig otter trawl [OTT]\nCrustaceans\nPelagic trawls\nMidwater otter trawl [OTM]\nSmall pelagic fish\nHooks and Lines\nRods and Lines\nHand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM]\nLarge pelagic fish\nDemersal fish\nLonglines\nDrifting longlines [LLD]\nLarge pelagic fish\nSet longlines [LLS]\nDemersal fish\nTraps\nTraps\nPots and Traps [FPO]\nCrustaceans\nFinfish\nNets\nNets\nTrammel net [GTR]\nDemersal fish\nSet gillnet [GNS]\nDemersal fish\nDriftnet [GND]\nDemersal fish\nSeines\nSurrounding nets\nPurse seine [PS]\nSmall pelagic fish\nLarge pelagic fish\nMisc.\nMisc.\nOther activity than fishing\nOther activity than fishing\nInactive\nInactive",
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    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f1",
      "text": "The retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level when possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, shrimps). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f2",
      "text": "As defined in Council Regulations (EC) No 88/98 (OJ L 9, 15.1.1998, p. 1) and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 349, 31.12.2005, p. 1)."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f3",
      "text": "Including eel in the management units as specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 17)."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f4",
      "text": "The retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, cephalopods, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level when possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, Tunas). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f5",
      "text": "As defined in Council Regulations (EEC) No 1899/85 (OJ L 179, 11.7.1985, p. 2), (EEC) No 1638/87 (OJ L 153, 13.6.1987, p. 7), (EC) No 850/98 (OJ L 125, 27.4.1998, p. 1), Commission Regulations (EC) No 2056/2001 (OJ L 277, 20.10.2001, p. 13), (EC) No 494/2002 (OJ L 77, 20.3.2002, p. 8) and Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 (OJ L 19, 23.1.2008, p. 1)."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f6",
      "text": "Including eel in the management units as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f7",
      "text": "The retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, cephalopods, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level when possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, Tunas). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f8",
      "text": "As defined in Regulation (EC) No 850/1998, Council Regulation (EC) No 2549/2000 (OJ L 292, 21.11.2000, p. 5), Regulations (EC) No 2056/2001, (EC) No 494/2002, Council Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007 (OJ L 318, 5.12.2007, p. 1) and Regulation (EC) No 40/2008."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f9",
      "text": "Including eel in the management units as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f10",
      "text": "The retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, cephalopods, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level when possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, Tunas). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f11",
      "text": "As defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p.11)."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f12",
      "text": "Referring only to red shrimps Aristaeomorpha foliacea and Aristeus antennatus, species not included in the definition of deep sea species given by Council Regulation (EC) No 2347/2002 (OJ L 351, 28.12.2002, p. 6)."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f13",
      "text": "Including eel in the management units as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f14",
      "text": "The retained part of the catch should be classified by target assemblage (crustaceans, cephalopods, demersal fish, etc.) at a trip level or at a fishing operation level where possible, and sorted by weight or by total value in the case of valuable species (e.g. Nephrops, Tunas). The target assemblage that comes up at the first position should be considered as the target assemblage to be reported in the matrix."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f15",
      "text": "As defined in Council Regulations (EC) No 600/2004 (OJ L 97, 1.4.2004, p. 1), (EC) No 830/2004 (OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 31), (EC) No 115/2006 (OJ L 21, 25.1.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 563/2006 (OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 33), (EC) No 764/2006 (OJ L 141, 29.5.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 805/2006 (OJ L 151, 6.6.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 1562/2006 (OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 1563/2006 (OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 6), (EC) No 1801/2006 (OJ L 343, 8.12.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 2027/2006 (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 1), (EC) No 450/2007 (OJ L 109, 26.4.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 753/2007 (OJ L 172, 30.6.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 893/2007 (OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 894/2007 (OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 35), (EC) No 1386/2007 (OJ L 318, 5.12.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 1446/2007 (OJ L 331, 17.12.2007, p. 1), (EC) No 31/2008 (OJ L 15, 18.1.2008, p. 1), (EC) No 241/2008 (OJ L 75, 18.3.2008, p. 49) and (EC) No 242/2008 (OJ L 75, 18.3.2008, p. 51)."
    }
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